Randonnée guidée emblématique de Tom's Thumb à Scottsdale, Arizona
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Visitez un monument emblématique de la réserve Scottsdale Sonoran. Découvrez les caractéristiques géologiques ainsi que la flore et la faune uniques au désert de Sonora. Une vue imprenable sur les montagnes McDowell et ses environs.
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Visitez le monument le plus emblématique de la réserve Scottsdale Sonoran ! Passez votre matinée ou votre après-midi à une randonnée dirigée par des experts jusqu'à la célèbre formation Tom's Thumb dans la réserve Scottsdale Sonoran. Un guide local de Mad Desert Trekking vous accueillera au début du sentier et vous accompagnera à travers le terrain incroyable du désert de Sonora. Au cours de votre randonnée, vous découvrirez des caractéristiques géologiques uniques, ainsi qu'une flore et une faune indigènes uniques au désert de Sonora. Découvrez cette fonctionnalité incroyable de près et de manière personnelle. Montez les lacets et admirez les vues incroyables sur la réserve Scottsdale Sonoran pendant que nous nous dirigeons vers le célèbre monolithe de granit appelé Tom's Thumb. Une fois en haut, vous pourrez explorer le terrain unique autour de "The Thumb" et bénéficier d'une vue magnifique sur Scottsdale et ses environs.
Découvrez l'énergie du désert dans la réserve McDowell Sonoran, à Scottsdale, en Arizona, la plus grande réserve municipale au monde.
Scottsdale est une ville du désert de l'Arizona, à l'est de la capitale de l'État, Phoenix. Elle est connue pour ses stations thermales et ses terrains de golf, dont le TPC Scottsdale. Plus au nord, des sentiers serpentent à travers la réserve McDowell Sonoran, un paysage désertique de collines, de formations rocheuses et de cactus. A proximité se trouve Taliesin West, l'ancienne maison et l'atelier de l'architecte Frank Lloyd Wright. La vieille ville de Scottsdale, au centre-ville, abrite des bâtiments des années 1920 et des oliviers du XIXe siècle.
Phoenix est la capitale de l'état de l'Arizona, dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis. Connue pour son soleil toute l'année et ses températures chaudes, elle ancre une vaste zone métropolitaine multiurbaine connue sous le nom de Vallée du Soleil. Elle est connue pour ses complexes spa haut de gamme, ses parcours de golf conçus par Jack Nicklaus et ses discothèques animées. Parmi les autres points forts, citons le jardin botanique du désert, présentant des cactus et de nombreuses plantes indigènes
Gateway Loop Trail est un sentier en boucle de 4,4 miles situé à Scottsdale, en Arizona, qui présente de belles fleurs sauvages et des cactus et qui est considéré comme modéré. Le sentier est principalement utilisé pour la randonnée et le vélo de montagne et est accessible toute l'année.
Le Marcus Landslide Trail longe le bord est de la réserve McDowell Sonoran jusqu'à un glissement de terrain massif qui, selon les scientifiques, s'est produit il y a 500 000 ans. On estime que 194 millions de pieds cubes de roche et de végétation ont glissé du côté de East End Peak, la deuxième plus grande occurrence connue en Arizona.
Le monument national du désert de Sonora contient de magnifiques exemples de paysage sauvage du désert de Sonora. Le monument national est le plus diversifié biologiquement des déserts nord-américains, et le monument capture une partie importante de cette diversité. L'aspect le plus frappant de la communauté végétale au sein du monument est la vaste forêt de cactus saguaro.
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Informations importantes
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Excellente condition physique requise
Avis(48)
Great time. Great hike for both the inexperienced and experienced, so take this hike. Curtis Whipple, hiking guide was fantastic. I would do this again.
I had the privilege of doing two hikes with these guys during a trip to the area for my son's wedding.I did a morning hike to Tom's Thumb which was about 3 1/2 hours round trip and then in the evening I did Quartz Trail for some amazing sunset views and that one was about 2 hours round trip. Both hikes were not easy, and as an avid hiker I would say they were both moderate, but I would rate the sunset hike harder due to the steeper climb and the fact you come down in the dark and I don't see so well at night 🤣. Both hiking guides, Jay and Henry, were amazing and knowledgeable guides whose sharing of local history and the area were great and made the hikes that extra bit enjoyable. Matt's (owner) communication was quick and his patience with me was endless while I finalized my plans. As an individual I would book again, and as a Travel Advisor I have zero hesitation sending my clients to Mad Desert Trekking knowing they will be in good hands
Rosie, two hikes, two guides and two totally different vibes! 🎒🌅 You absolutely crushed it, and we love that you tackled both Tom's Thumb with your guide Henry and the steep climb to Sunset Peak with your guide Jay. Thanks for the high praise and for trusting us with your son’s wedding-week adventures. It was fun recommending the perfect routes in the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix and Scottsdale. See you on the trail for round three! 🤙✨ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🏜🦎☀️🌵
Curtis was amazing! Friendly, personable and knowledgeable. Entertaining conversation. He took great care of us with water, snacks and photographs. Would highly recommend to friends.
Eric, that’s what we call a five-star trail day! 🙌 We’re glad your guide Curtis took such great care of you, from the deep-dive conversations to making sure the water and snacks were always handy. Thanks for the shout-out, and we can't wait to guide your friends soon! 🥾✨ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
We booked this adventure using Viator with Mad Desert Trekking. We had an amazing experience. Cha Cha reached out to us the day prior to confirm our reservation and make sure we had the correct meeting location. Once we arrived, we were given water and snacks for hike. Cha Cha was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the hike. We were so thankful she led us and allowed us to hike at our own pace. I highly recommend this hike and definitely ask for Cha Cha. You won’t be disappointed.
Catherine, your review is pure gold! 🌟 We are so stoked to hear you had an amazing time on the Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Mountains. And, we’re thrilled that your guide Cha Cha made it the quintessential Sonoran Desert experience with her knowledge, encouragement and plenty of trail snacks! Thanks for recommending us to the world. We can't wait to trek with you again🌵🏜️ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
If I could give six stars, I would! Doug led us on a spectacular hike. He was so very patient with us as we labored a bit and stopped frequently to take photos. We're both midwesterners in our 60s, so the trek was a little grueling but so worth it. Although being in "relatively good shape" is important, Doug allowed us to take our time. (It took us five hours vs. the advertised three.) It has been three days and our legs are still a little sore. Don't let that deter you, though. It is WELL WORTH the short-term pain. Doug was knowledgeable, courteous, cautious, funny, and easy-going. This is a must-do experience!
Great hike! I went solo with Jennifer the guide . She was so fun , and informative regarding all the various cactus, plants, and wildlife. The weather wasn’t the best ( rainy and 48 degrees) . Very unusual for this area, but Jennifer made it so enjoyable! I highly recommend this hike. 🥾🥾
Very scenic and a challenging climb. You should be in reasonable shape to make this trek. However it was great fun
Amazing hike up to Tom’s Thumb! While the trail is well marked, the experience was enhanced by having a guide as a solo hiker. Curtis was there to meet me at the trailhead and had water and snacks for the adventure. Lots of local knowledge and great pics. Would definitely book with Mad Desert Tracking again.
Mike was amazing guide for our hike today.. he took beautiful pictures and send them to us.he also dropped us to hotel on way back
Wow, thank you for the five stars! We're thrilled that Mike was an amazing guide for your Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure. Thanks for choosing us! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Henry was outstanding and our experience was incredible. From the sunrise atmosphere to Henry's patient and encouraging attitude, my husband and I completed out first ever hike- Tom's Thumb! Henry was also super knowledgeable pointing out all of the landscape as far as the eye could see. We also loved receiving pictures aftwrwards. We would 1000% recommend Mad Desert Trekking.
Melanie, we're so glad you had such an incredible experience on the Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure with your guide Henry. We couldn't agree more that the views from the top are worth every step, and are stoked that his patience and encouragement made all the difference. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation and for letting Mad Desert Trekking be a memorable part of your trip to Phoenix! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
